2012 Series Editions Revealed
The identities of three more 2012 series editions have been revealed.
They are:
Germany
2nd in the Angels Around the World series
Ornament will reflect the country’s style and artwork.
By Katrina Bricker.
Berry-Licious!
3rd in the Christmas Cupcakes series
Features a chocolate cupcake with pink frosting, topped with an upright strawberry.
By Ruth Donikowski
Jimmy Cricket as Ghost of Christmas Past
4th in the Mickey’s Christmas Carol series
Mary’s Angels 25th Anniversary
2012 will mark the 25th Anniversary of the ever popular “Mary’s Angels” series, thus becoming only the 4th series in Keepsake ornament history to make it this far. As such, look for Hallmark to acknowledge this milestone and celebrate the series longevity.
ADDITIONAL HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Three other series have celebrated their 25th Anniversary. They are: Frosty Friends – 32 yrs (’80-present), Nostalgic Houses and Shops – 28 yrs (’84-present), Here Comes Santa – 25 yrs (’79- ’03).
Possible New Series Debuting in 2011
Ireland
1st in the Angels Around the World series
By Katrina Bricker.
Here is a concept sketch for what is believed to be the 1st in a new Angels From Around the World series.
Additional Historical Information
In 2007 Hallmark released Joy to the World Angels (QSR8167), a set of 6 miniature ornaments designed by Edythe Kegrize and sculpted by various Keepsake studio artists. Each angel in this set depictes a different country including: Mexico, Germany, Africa, Ireland, Sweden and Russia.
Good Treatings Come in Three’s
Three different versions of the 2011 Seasons Treatings, 3rd in the series Keepsake ornaments have been produced. In addition to the regular ornament that will be released during Ornament Premiere on July 16, 2011, two different alternative color variations (altor-ations) have also been produced.
The first was given away to retailers who attended the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® (Atlanta Market) held this past January.
The second altor-ation will be exclusively available for purchase during the KOC 25th Class Reunion (national) event held in Kansas City, MO. on August 5 & 6, 2011.
Regular
National Event Exclusive
Atlanta Market
2011 Sneak Peek: The Twelve Days of Christmas
Partridge in a Pear Tree
The Twelve Days of Christmas
1st in the series.
Although the new “Twelve Days of Christmas” series appears to be the most eagerly anticipated series coming out in 2011, everyone seems to be reserving their judgment until they see the 1st in series, Partridge in a Pear Tree.
Will it be 2 dimensional or figural? Will it be traditional or contemporary? Will it be comprised of singular pieces or have dangling attachments? Well what would you think if it looked like this?
Announcement: Atlanta Market (Season’s Treatings) Repaint
Season’s Treatings
Special Edition
Hallmark retailers who attended the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® (Atlanta Market) held on January 12-19, 2011 received an advanced preview of the 2011 Holiday Gift and Keepsake ornament lines.
Additionally they were given a repainted version of the 3rd ornament in the Season’s Treatings series. Limited 1 per attendee.
1988 Reveal: Keepsake Ornament Collection Puzzle
Keepsake Ornament Collection Puzzle
Puzzle Plus series.
New Puzzle Features Keepsake Ornaments
What has five hundred movable parts and is covered with your favorite Keepsake Ornaments?
No…it’s not your Christmas tree. It’s the new “Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection” jigsaw puzzle for 1988!
The puzzle features nineteen different Keepsake Ornaments that span the years from 1975 through 1987. They were chosen by the designer of the puzzle, Kim Warner.
“I wanted the group of ornaments to look like a personal collection that someone started in childhood,” she says.
“The photograph has a soft antique glow,” Warner continues. “I imagined that the ornaments were stored at Grandma’s house. She has just opened the chest and is starting to unpack the ornaments because it’s time to trim the family tree.”
Warner, who is a photo designer in Hallmark’s Season. Design Studio, says she arranged the ornaments to showcase their character and detail. “I created a setting that would complement the designs and reflect how much these ornaments are truly cherished by collectors.
“The wooden chest is an antique,” she explains. “It dates back to 1803 and is part of the Jerry Smith Collection of antiques and collectibles.”
Warner adds that she grouped the ornaments close together to heighten the complexity of the photograph. “A puzzle needs to be both challenging to assemble and beautiful when it’s complete,” she says. “The intricacy of Keepsake Ornaments makes them ideal for a puzzle.”
When you open the puzzle box, you’ll discover that there’s a surprise in-side. The puzzle is part of the Hallmark Puzzle Plus series and comes with a brass snowflake Trimmer ornament. It’s a gift from Hallmark and a real “plus” for you.
“New Puzzle Features Keepsake Ornaments.” COLLECTOR’S COURIER Volume 2, Number Two: 4.
500 interlocking pieces.
18″ w. x 23.5″ h.
$8.95 USA